But that story didn't seem quite right to police, who quickly got details from the coroner.

"It appeared that the 1-month-old had died from blunt-force trauma to the head," said Shumate.

So Davis was arrested, and then he gave a confession.

"He admitted to our detectives after he was read his rights that he had dropped the child, and the 1-month-old had struck his head on the side of the crib," said Shumate.

About a day went by before police said Davis told the truth, one of the reasons he was arrested in connection to his son's death.

"So what should he have done?" WLKY's Jessica Oh asked Shumate.

"Well, you know, we should have been able to get this information yesterday," said Shumate.

Neighbors said concerns for the newborn started long before Davis was arrested.

A woman who lived next door said the baby cried so much it was abnormal.

"It sounded like it was a trauma, like a pain or something that was bothering the child a whole lot," said neighbor Robertha McKinney. "I was very concerned, very concerned, but there's nothing I can do because it's none of my business."

Parents are saying no matter how you cut it, it's a devastating situation caused by a heartbreaking loss.

"For a young baby, it hurts my heart, and I wish there was something I could have done," said McKinney.

Family friends said funeral arrangements were being made today for the baby.

Police want to emphasize that the investigation is still in the beginning stages. There are still a lot of things they're trying to piece together. It's possible more people could face charges.

Davis turned himself in Wednesday. He has been charged with manslaughter, and is scheduled to make his first appearance in court Thursday morning.